Is Cave City, AR 72521 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cave City is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 14% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Cave City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Cave City, AR 72521 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 20% to $216,906. Overall, Cave City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Sharp County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 83%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Poughkeepsie 72569 (0% sold over asking) or Evening Shade 72532 (0% sold over asking), while Williford 72482 (25% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Cave City real estate
Is Cave City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Cave City, AR 72521 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Cave City?
The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cave City sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cave City?
About 0.56% of a home’s value a year in Sharp County, or roughly $2,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cave City?
The median sale price was $216,906 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $97 per square foot.
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